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By Becky Emerson Carlberg Special to the Herald Democrat After weeks of no rain and high temperatures, a small rain shower appeared. Quiet and unassuming,… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

By Margo McCutcheon, Educator, Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site The Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site is having its annual Farming Heritage Day event… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

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Dear Neil: I have this vine (see photo) climbing up my Texas mountain laurel. An app suggests that it’s a morning glory. How can I eliminate it? It’s at the base of the mountain laurel that has otherwise been surrounded by lantana for several years.

Although September is still pretty much a summer month, it means cooler fall weather and more rain are coming soon, thank goodness. Even though the autumn equinox is the official start of fall on Sept. 22, plants are still growing and need the same care they needed all summer mainly watering, deadheading, watering, weeding, and more watering right now. Remember to water early, water deeply, and water 1” to 1 1/2” twice a week while it is so hot for established plantings and more often for new plantings. Containers require watering once or twice a day while it is so hot. In southern Oklahoma and North Texas, we have had many days with temperatures above 100 with no rain so, hopefully, Mother Nature is ready to give us a break and some cool rainy fall weather. I am really tired of dragging hoses just to keep things alive, deadheading to keep things blooming, and keeping on top of weed removal (prostrate spurge is evil) in this heat; however, what we do in the garden now is extremely important because it determines the success of our spring gardens so it is worth the extra effort now for just a little while longer.

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A slight wobble in your canine companion’s footsteps may be easily attributed to an exhausting day. Yet, when an exhaustion-induced misstep becomes routine, there can be an explanation found in the neurological health of your pup.

Scheane’ Brown The 11th annual Chickasaw Day of Prayer will be broadcast 9:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 9, onChickasaw.net/DayofPrayer and Facebook.com/TheChickasawNation. Each year, spiritual leaders from… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close